System and method for detecting an impending tip over of a vehicle
US10507826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2520/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system of detecting an impending tip over of a vehicle with the following steps and apparatus. Acquiring first measurement data, the first measurement data having strain data and at least one of attitude data and acceleration data. Acquiring second measurement data, the second measurement data having strain data and at least one of attitude data and acceleration data. Determining, based on the first measurement data and based on the second measurement data, if the second measurement data is indicative of an impending tip over of the vehicle. Only if it is determined that the second measurement data is indicative of an impending tip over of the vehicle, triggering an alarm signal, overriding a control command or overwriting a control command.
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